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Heat keeps rains away during wheat harvest
Lincoln, Neb. — Amid the high temperatures in western Nebraska, wheat harvest has been going on. “We’re right in the middle of wheat harvest,” said Cody Creech, Nebraska Extension dryland cropping specialist at the UNL High Plains Ag Lab in Sidney. “The rest of the state has wrapped up, and we’ll be completing harvest this week.”
Nebraska push for winner-take-all will wait in line after property tax relief
LINCOLN — Nebraska Republicans who want to change how the state awards its Electoral College votes before the presidential election this fall will have to wait a little longer. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office confirmed Monday that his written call for this week’s special session will focus on property taxes alone and won’t include winner-take-all. Pillen […] The post Nebraska push for winner-take-all will wait in line after property tax relief appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
WarHorse casino in Omaha to open on August 6
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has greenlit the opening. US.- The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to set the opening date for the new WarHorse Casino in Omaha. The gaming facility will open its doors on August 6 and will operate 24 hours a day. WarHorse...
Nebraska Good Life District approved in Bellevue, water park to be center of it
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The city of Bellevue's application for a Nebraska Good Life District was approved. It'll be near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 34. The city said it will center on the new Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. It's a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor park with a...
Nebrasketball: Huskers In The 2024 Summer Olympics
Welcome back to another fun filled summer where we get to enjoy the Summer Olympics. Yes, the Olympics are back and this time they are being hosted by the delightful people of Paris, France. Yes, the home of jambon-beurre, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Louis XIV will host the 2024 Summer Olympic...
‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
The parents of a Black teenager decided to move their son from a Nebraska town after learning he was exposed to a relentless racist environment […] ‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
Bond set for pair accused of running filthy Nebraska drug house where four kids lived
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two people were arraigned in Saline County Court on Tuesday on multiple drug and child abuse charges. Judge Linda Bauer set Quentin Teeters’ bond at $35,000. He faces several charges, including intentional child abuse, possession of a controlled substance and violating the Sex Offender Registry Act.
Wymore woman arrested after giving birth in drug-filled house
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Wymore woman was arrested on Monday after giving birth to a baby in a drug-filled house. Investigators from the Gage County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christina Devor, 34, on two felony charges following an investigation. Deputies were originally dispatched to a house in Wymore on...
Man charged with assault after baseball bat attack in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was charged after beating another man over the head with a baseball bat, Lincoln Police said. Officers were called to a home near West Q and Northwest 18th streets at 5:41 p.m. on April 13 following a report of an assault. Upon arrival to...
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star avoids suspension despite multiple offenses
The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star, Harper Murray, facing legal consequences for DUI, M.I.P., and shoplifting, will not miss any game time in the upcoming regular season, according to head coach John Cook. Cook mentioned Murray's proactive steps in taking responsibility for her actions, including community service and participation in youth camps. Despite being suspended for a spring scrimmage, no additional punishment seems to have been decided by Cook or the university. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics suggesting that Murray should face game suspensions to uphold program integrity.
Seven train cars derail in Lincoln, BNSF says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Seven train cars derailed early Tuesday morning in Lincoln, officials say. BNSF told Channel 8 that the derailment happened around 1:30 a.m. Several Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews responded to the railyard near Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street on a hazardous materials response.
Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist said the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said a lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and have had consistent rain since then. He told Brownfield the disease can kill and damage plants...
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